Overwintering guide
How to overwinter white double camellia
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills white double camellia in winter
Cutting white double camellia hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering white double camellia — FAQ
Does white double camellia need to come indoors for winter?
white double camellia is hardy to roughly USDA zone 7 — winter lows around -18°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. white double camellia is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move white double camellia for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water white double camellia in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills white double camellia over winter?
Cutting white double camellia hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.